Curatorial Commentary
The Kingler card captures a moment of this Pokémon in its natural habitat, showcasing its vibrant red shell and imposing pincers. It appears ready to defend its territory, with a sense of determination in its stance. The background hints at a watery environment, suggesting the challenges Kingler faces in its underwater world. This snapshot conveys both the beauty and the intensity of life as a Water-type Pokémon.
Essay · Fossil
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Catalogue plate
№ 38/62
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteContrastingCoolVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Krabby
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Flail
10×
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Kingler.
Crabhammer
40
Authorship
More from Kagemaru Himeno
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Fossil, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Kingler
The Kingler canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
